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• Where To Find Pristine Screws in NieR: Automata
• Optimal Farming Strategy

Acquiring certain crafting materials in NieR: Automata proves significantly more challenging than others. While not visually distinct, some resources, such as Pristine Screws, are exceptionally rare.

Although purchasable from Emil, his stock fluctuates, making direct acquisition from machines a potentially more efficient and cost-effective alternative. Here are two farming methods:

Where To Find Pristine Screws in NieR: Automata

Goliath-Bipeds, the largest non-boss machines, drop screws, with Pristine Screws being the rarest. Higher-level Goliath-Bipeds yield a higher drop rate, making early-game acquisition nearly impossible.

Several locations reliably spawn Goliath-Bipeds. The pit where you first encounter Adam is one such spot, also ideal for farming Machine Arms. However, the Goliath-Bipeds here are around level 30, resulting in a low Pristine Screw drop rate. The advantage is their constant respawn, allowing for rapid farming despite the low drop rate.

Alternatively, during the third playthrough, fast travel to the Forest Castle: Front access point. Two level 49 Goliath-Bipeds guard the entrance, offering a better drop chance. However, they don't respawn; you must fast travel to a distant location and return to repeat the process.

Both methods benefit from using a drop-rate increase plug-in chip.

Optimal Farming Strategy

The best method depends on two key factors:

• Game and system load times:
• Your patience level:

Farming Pristine Screws is time-consuming. While the Forest method offers a higher drop rate, it involves frequent loading screens, minimizing actual gameplay. Choose this if loading times are negligible. The pit method provides continuous gameplay, additional materials, and XP, making it preferable for those prioritizing consistent in-game activity.